social security

social security

noun

Definition of SOCIAL SECURITY

1

: the principle or practice or a program of public provision (as through social insurance or assistance) for the economic security and social welfare of the individual and his or her family; especially capitalized both Ss : a United States government program established in 1935 to include old-age and survivors insurance, contributions to state unemployment insurance, and old-age assistance

2

: money paid out through a social security program <began collecting social security>

Examples of SOCIAL SECURITY

1. She is living on social security.
2. He began collecting Social Security checks.

First Known Use of SOCIAL SECURITY

1908